An Organization for Independent Quilt Shops Across Nebraska

Scholarship Information

The NIFS organization offers up to (2) $500 scholarships per year. Any student pursuing a higher education in the state of Nebraska is encouraged to apply for one of these scholarships. An downloadable application form is available here. If you know of a student who you think would be deserving of one of these scholarships, use the downloadable recommendation form available here.

Scholarship Requirements:

*Nebraska Residency

*Acceptance to Nebraska college, university or community college

*Enrollment in program to pursue a career in family and consumer sciences, textiles and design, quilt or museum studies, art or related field of interest

*Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent

Use the downloadable Application form found here to submit the following:

*Short essay stating information listed below

Activities/Leadership roles

Intended field of study and reason for selection

Future career goals

Current interest of involvement in family and consumer sciences, textiles and design, quilt or museum studies, art or related field of study.